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What Causes Blisters On The Nose After Using Amoxicillin?
Question: I was diagnosed with sinusitis yesterday and prescribed amoxicillin. It seems to be working, however, my nose looks like I have a severe sunburn with blisters. This is overwhelming to me and causing much angst. It had all started with a sore throat for which I was treating it myself.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
I am familiar with raw nose skin from frequent wiping, but blistering seems like an excessive reaction. Either there was very vigorous nose wiping or the blistering might be from something else, such as a herpetic virus which can cause blistering.
I will assume your doctor saw the blisters so I will just give recommendations for wound care. Personally, I like Zinc Oxide ointment when my nose gets raw as it is not only soothing but promotes healing and protects the skin from further injury. Of course this isn't for going out in public with, but it is good to put on before you go to bed. Aloe vera will also be soothing and promote healing. Vitamin A and D preparation is helpful too.
If you would like me to take a look at the blistering, you can upload some good quality digital pictures using the "Upload Reports" button and I can have a look.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
Information
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
I am familiar with raw nose skin from frequent wiping, but blistering seems like an excessive reaction. Either there was very vigorous nose wiping or the blistering might be from something else, such as a herpetic virus which can cause blistering.
I will assume your doctor saw the blisters so I will just give recommendations for wound care. Personally, I like Zinc Oxide ointment when my nose gets raw as it is not only soothing but promotes healing and protects the skin from further injury. Of course this isn't for going out in public with, but it is good to put on before you go to bed. Aloe vera will also be soothing and promote healing. Vitamin A and D preparation is helpful too.
If you would like me to take a look at the blistering, you can upload some good quality digital pictures using the "Upload Reports" button and I can have a look.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
This is not from frequent or vigorous nose wiping. It started as a pinkish area at the base of my nose, then spread to the entire right side of the nose, finally, encompassing the entire nose up to my eye line. The blistered scabbed areas are where the nostrils flare out. My cheek areas are still tender, presumably from the sinus infection. So, too, are areas along my jawline on both sides of my face. The PA said nothing about the blistered area, he, also presumed the redness was from vigorous wiping. I am trying to find answers so I know what I am dealing with and can move forward.
Brief Answer:
This is likely to be Shingles
Detailed Answer:
Ok, this sounds like Shingles which is herpes varicella zoster - a reactivation of the Chicken Pox virus that lives dormant in the dorsal root ganglia of your nervous system.
Go today to the urgent care and demand to see a physician. Go ASAP. The sooner you get on an antiviral medication, the less risk of post herpetic neuralgia and other complications, and the less pain.
An antiviral (acyclovir or Valcyclovir), unlike an antibiotic, will not kill the virus (can't kill viruses) but will lessen the viral load.
As this is going up to your eye, there are risks to your eye and so the doctor should have a look in your eye as well, and refer you to an ophthalmologist to monitor possible eye involvement.
Shingles characteristically affects one dermatome (area innervated by a nerve on one side of the body) so it stays on one side. It hurts a great deal. You may need a pain medication as well.
That sinus infection may have been a viral prodrome to the Shingles erupting.
This is likely to be Shingles
Detailed Answer:
Ok, this sounds like Shingles which is herpes varicella zoster - a reactivation of the Chicken Pox virus that lives dormant in the dorsal root ganglia of your nervous system.
Go today to the urgent care and demand to see a physician. Go ASAP. The sooner you get on an antiviral medication, the less risk of post herpetic neuralgia and other complications, and the less pain.
An antiviral (acyclovir or Valcyclovir), unlike an antibiotic, will not kill the virus (can't kill viruses) but will lessen the viral load.
As this is going up to your eye, there are risks to your eye and so the doctor should have a look in your eye as well, and refer you to an ophthalmologist to monitor possible eye involvement.
Shingles characteristically affects one dermatome (area innervated by a nerve on one side of the body) so it stays on one side. It hurts a great deal. You may need a pain medication as well.
That sinus infection may have been a viral prodrome to the Shingles erupting.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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